Day 1: Montagu

Depart Cape Town in your rental car on an adventure into South Africa! Head north on the N1 and onto Route 62 to find small towns and big skies. The scenery is rugged and spectacular, the food is generous and hearty, and the people are welcoming and hospitable. Enjoy. Arrive at Montagu and check in. Settle in and explore the village on foot or by car.

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Day 2: Oudtshoorn

After a relaxing hearty breakfast, check out and get back on the road for a slow trip to Oudsthhorn. More small towns along the way are fun to pass through and sniff around. The likes of Barrydale, Ladismith, Calitzdorp and Ronnie's Sex Shop is a must! Take a tour of an ostrich farm if you have time and learn about this incredible bird who cannot fly. check in to your accommodation in the afternoon and relax.

Calitzdorp

Day 3: Oudtshoorn

Cango Caves

Day 4: Knysna

Have a look around Oudsthoorn this morning before heading for the coast via the Outeniqua or Robinson's Pass (both spectacular roads). Enjoy the drive through Wilderness, Sedgefield and eventually Knysna - your destination for the next couple of days.

Day 5: Knysna

Today you have plenty of time to explore Knysna and surrounds. There is a long list of things to do. Or you could just enjoy the peace of your Lodge and relax, read a book at the pool.

John Benn in the Heads

Activities and Services

Bed & Breakfast

Recommended

Knysna Forest Tours

Included

Bed & Breakfast

Day 6: Knysna

Day 7: Swellendam

Today you get back in the car for the last leg of your road trip. Keep heading east on the N2, past Plettenberg Bay, The Crags, Tsitsikamma and St Francis. Arrive at Port Elizabeth in the afternoon and check in.

Day 8: End of Itinerary

Breakfast and check out. Drop your rental car at the airport and connect with flight to Cape Town or Johannesburg. Then flight home.

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